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…in the American version of The Office, a British sitcom cocreated by Ricky Gervais. Filmed as a mock documentary, the series centres on the employees at a branch of the paper company Dunder Mifflin. For his portrayal of the delusional and socially challenged manager Michael Scott, Carell received numerous Emmy…

…popular British mockumentary-style TV comedy The Office. Kaling also portrayed the character Kelly Kapoor, one of the fictional office’s “most ethnic co-workers.” Kaling remained with the hit show throughout its 2005–13 run. She also served as executive producer for the series from 2008, and she directed several episodes as well.